> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://linuxhandbook.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # LHB Linux Digest #24.01: Working with systemd, Private GitLab Server, PikaPods Review and More - URL: https://linuxhandbook.com/newsletter/24-01/ - Published: 2024-01-16T11:06:09.000Z - Updated: 2024-01-16T11:06:09.000Z - Description: The first edition of the year 2024 is here. Check out what's coming to LHB. - Author: Abhishek Prakash - Tags: Newsletter We are already two weeks into 2024\. I am not sure how you are progressing with your new year resolutions, but mine is going good so far ;) There are several things planned for Linux Handbook this year. That includes a complete cloud bootcamp which should be published over the most part of this year. Apart from that, there will be more reviews of self-hosted tools and services. Basically, I'll be sharing my experience with the tools I am using or exploring. This way, you'll know about new products and services that you may use in your current setup. Yeah! 2024 is going to be a happening year for you and LHB both 😎 **πŸ’­ What you get in this edition of LHB Linux Digest:** - Tutorials on systemd and systemctl commands. - Frigate, an open-source Network Video Recorder. - PikaPods for fully managed self-hosting. - Tools and memes for Linux lovers ## **🫢 Newsletter sponsor: SnapShooter** Simplify your server backups with SnapShooter. [Scheduled Snapshots, Database and Application for and all providers - SnapShooterTake up to hourly backup and snapshots for DigitalOcean and all providers. 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Take a look at these great tutorials on working with systemd and systemctl commands. - Check whether your [Linux system using systemd or not](https://linuxhandbook.com/check-if-systemd/). - Take a look at these [must know systemctl commands](https://linuxhandbook.com/systemctl-commands/). - [List Systemd Services in Linux](https://linuxhandbook.com/systemd-list-services/) - [Create a systemd service in Linux](https://linuxhandbook.com/create-systemd-services/). - [Start systemd Services on Boot](https://linuxhandbook.com/systemd-start-service-boot/) - [Check and understand the status of a systemd service](https://linuxhandbook.com/systemctl-check-service-status/). - [Clear Systemd Journal Logs](https://linuxhandbook.com/clear-systemd-journal-logs/) ## **πŸ“š DevOps and Self-host Tutorials** Looking to set up your own GitLab server? This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a private server with a PostgreSQL database and a replica server for failover. 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